Did Kärpät give up? Surprising announcement from Oulu - 'I do not accept'
Kärpät's defenseman Markus Nutivaara announces his departure to Germany's Köln Haien, raising questions about the team's commitment as it struggles to secure a playoff spot.
The contract of Kärppien star has been terminated - here is the new team
Oulun Kärpät has terminated the contract of defenseman Markus Nutivaara, who will now join the Kölner Haien in Germany's DEL league.
Defenseman Schmitt rented to Germany's top league club Munich 'Red Bull'
18-year-old defenseman Schmitt has been loaned by Mikkelin Jukurit to Red Bull München in Germany after a noteworthy season in Finland.
Jukurit's NHL prospect fades away
Jukurit's promising NHL defenseman Alberts Šmits has moved to Red Bull München on a loan for the remainder of the season.
A Sad Sight: Patrik Laine Practiced in a New Position
Patrik Laine has been practicing as a defenseman during Montreal's training sessions, indicating challenges in securing his usual forward position.
Now it happened: Colorado traded the controversial defenseman away
The Colorado Avalanche has traded defenseman Samuel Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak and a second-round pick in 2028.
HIFK Parts Ways with Young Prospect - Career Continues at Another SM-League Team
HIFK has parted ways with young defenseman Niklas Nykyri, who will continue his career at another SM-League team, KooKoo.
Player transfer in SM-liiga - HIFK's young promise out
Helsinki's IFK has announced the transfer of young defenseman Niklas Nykyri to Kouvola's KooKoo amid his limited playtime this season.
This Olympic defenseman playing in Finland will soon disappear into the million-league
A talented young defenseman, Alberts Smits, who is playing for Mikkelin Jukurit, is gaining acclaim as Latvia prepares for an upcoming quarter-final match in the Olympic hockey tournament.
League Round: Ilves' Star Defenseman Scores Remarkable Results – The Battle for Playoff Safety Heats Up
Ilves' Simon Johansson led his team to a crucial victory against Lukko, significantly impacting the playoff race in the Finnish league.
Serious warning to Olympic SM-League player
Latvian defenseman Alberts Smits has received a serious warning ahead of the Olympics from his league in Finland.
Zīle: Everything is possible. We have already beaten them before
Latvian national ice hockey team defenseman Kristaps Zīle expressed confidence in their ability to recover from a recent loss and aim for a victory against Sweden in the upcoming match.
Rubīns: The second period was fatal for us
Latvia's ice hockey team lost to the USA 5-1 in their first match of the Olympic tournament, with defenseman Kristiāns Rubīns highlighting the second period as crucial to their defeat.
A Baby Boom Among the Lions' NHL Stars: Another One Has Been Born!
Henri Jokiharju, a 26-year-old defenseman playing for the Boston Bruins, recently celebrated becoming a father for the first time as part of a baby boom among Finnish NHL players.
Doping violation in the NHL
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones has received a 20-game suspension for a doping violation, as confirmed by the NHL, with no details on the specific infraction.
Atro Leppänen signs a new contract with an NHL team
Finnish defenseman Atro Leppänen continues his career with the Edmonton Oilers after signing a one-year two-way contract.
Morning with the NHL: America’s most productive player will not be at the Olympics. Ten players unexpectedly excluded from the nomination
Swedish national coach Sam Hallam faces the tough task of notifying top Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm that he will not be participating in the Olympics in Milan.
Absolutely sensational. The undrafted Czech hope is compared to an NHL star
Tomáš Galvas, a highly productive defenseman from the Czech Republic who went undrafted in the NHL, is gaining significant attention for his exceptional performance at the recent junior hockey world championship.